Join us for April's Community Neuroscience Initiative’s Accessible neuroscience lecture for the 2026-2027 Academic Year.   "How Trauma and Stress Shape the Brain and Our Health"   o   Dr. Nathaniel Harnett of Harvard Medical School at Mclean Hospital researches contextual factors underlying demographic differences in stress-related disorders following trauma. He will introduce research on how neighborhood context and historical factors can account for brain-related risk and r

ORGANIZATIONAL SUSTAINABILITY SPEAKER SERIES Presents   Caring for What Sustains Us   Sustainability is not an add‑on to our work; it is the way we care for what sustains us. Across the year, these nationally recognized thought leaders will engage participants in skill-building through timely conversations and practical reflections across the interconnected domains of human, social, economic, and environmental care. Each session will offer a space to strengthen personal susta

Just a friendly reminder that the registration for the 2026 Human Ecology In-Service will close on Weds, April 9th. We also want to let folks know that there seemed to have been a glitch with the registration link which has not been updated and should be working for all who want to register.  When registering please select domestic check.  We will be billing after the event and we will send a registration confirmation asking for your billing information as well as checking in

ACT for Youth ACT partners with organizations and communities to create environments, relationships, and systems that support young people from birth through early adulthood. ACT for Youth is a project of the Bronfenbrenner Center for Translational Research and a key 4-H partner. Here are resources from the ACT for Youth April Update : New Youth Engagement Series! ACT for Youth is launching a new series of publications called Welcoming ALL Youth. Welcoming ALL Youth brings

4-H Wild Edibles Instructor Training 2026 Date: June 9-10, 2026 Location: 4-H Camp Owahta, 4826 Knecht Rd, McGraw, NY 13101 This training prepares participants to become NYS 4-H Wild Edibles Level 2 Instructors , meaning they are trained to deliver the required 6-hour Level 1 training to other educators and volunteers using New York’s Natural Resources: 4-H Wild Edibles Curriculum , a resource designed for 4-H youth ages 12 and older. Participants will build skills in plant i

The Student Success Coach Learning Network, convened by City Year, is a new collaborative learning community for organizations across New York State that recruit, train, manage, and deploy a Student Success Coach workforce (ages 17–25). Selected organizations will receive funding to participate in a pilot cohort running from May 2026 to June 2027.  Participants will join a statewide community of practice and gain access to training, coaching, and practical implementation tool

2nd Edition of the Clover Connection

We are pleased to announce that registration for the  2nd Annual Human Ecology In-Service  is now open!    The Human Ecology In-Service will be on campus April 15th - 17th, 2026. It will feature engaging and  impactful workshops  and posters led by our colleagues across the University and across the state.     In this three-day professional development event, you will: Gain a shared understanding of how Cornell Human Ecology (CHE) engages in the Land Grant mission, improving

Join us for March's Community Neuroscience Initiative’s Accessible neuroscience lecture for the 2026-2027 Academic Year.   “ Brains Connections: How Relationships Shape Youth Development and Mental Health”   Event Description: Dr. Leehyun   Yoon of the University of Texas at Dallas is investigating how young people manage mental health conditions and maintain a positive sense of self throughout development. She will share research showing how social relationships, support sys

New York’s grape industry is one of the state’s most dynamic agricultural sectors, supporting vineyards, research, and a wide range of careers. Yet many youth have limited opportunities to learn about grape production or explore the industry early. 4-H programs can play an important role in helping young people discover this field through hands-on learning and real-world connections to agriculture and science.   To support this effort, we are excited to offer a new profession

Join us for the next session of Cultivating Connections!   March 11th at 10am   Connections and community are such a beloved part of our 4‑H program. Cultivating Connections is a space where all 4‑H professionals can gather to reflect on the joyful pieces, roadblocks, and problem‑solving creates a roadway for blooming. Whether you are brand new to 4‑H, have spent your career in 4‑H, or fall somewhere in between, the NYS 4‑H team has created a virtual, shared coworking space t

Dear Colleagues -     National Volunteer Week is April 19th-25th! The perfect opportunity to celebrate the incredible impact of the 15,000+ CCE volunteers who dedicate their time, energy, and skills to making a difference across NYS. A huge thank you to you all on helping us determine that number. A 100% submission for the Annual Volunteer Reporting Survey is something to celebrate! Stay tuned for report based on all the data you shared.   Recognizing volunteers not only show

Dr. Caroline Richter of the University of Alabama at Birmingham is an expert on the lived experiences of neurodiverse youth as they navigate social and educational environments. This lecture explores her research and introduces participants to Universal Design for Learning—an evidence-based approach to optimizing teaching and mentorship by proactively removing barriers in the curriculum. For 4-H educators and volunteers, the lecture offers a practical framework for understand

Please join us for our next Talks at Twelve – Thursday, February 26 at noon with ACT for Youth Researchers  and Youth Researchers from The Learning Web .    Register here

Ready to Plant the Seeds of Belonging? Join us for the next 4-H Cultivating Connections, where we’re kicking off a series of opportunities to dig into the crucial link between youth belonging and young people becoming beyond ready to dream, achieve, and thrive in a changing world.   Our recent Career Ex 2025 data showed us something fascinating - while us adults might think we've got it all figured out, our awesome youth have some different stories to tell! (Spoiler alert: so

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We invite you to consider a contribution to the 2026 Human Ecology In‑Service, hosted in collaboration with FNEC, NYS 4‑H, PRYDE, ACT for Youth, and the Parenting Project in Ithaca, New York (April 15–17, 2026). The Human Ecology In-Service invites everyone in CCE to connect and share our work in helping humans and communities thrive.   The theme — improving human lives through connection and collaboration across contexts — guides our call for proposals. We are seeking: One‑h

New youth program materials from the National Alliance on Mental Illness (NAMI): the Mindful Me Series : a research-informed resource designed to support emotional wellness for youth in grades K–8. The Mindful Me Series includes five activities across three age groups (K–2, 3–5, and 6–8) , featuring hands-on, age-appropriate lessons that help young people: Understand and name their emotions Build empathy and resilience Practice healthy coping strategies The program is flexibl

New Year, New NSO Opportunities! We need your insight to make 2026 the best year yet!  ✨  What do you think? What do new staff need to succeed? Share your feedback through our NEW STAFF NEEDS SURVEY   by January 20th  to help shape the 2026 experience! New staff or not- if you have participated- we want to know what you think and if you haven't- we'd love your insight into what you see as most important to New Staff. While we will accept feedback at any time, we invite you to